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The Kavana Cooperative State of the Union Workshop March 21, 2010

The Kavana Cooperative State of the Union Workshop March 21, 2010. Workshop Objectives. The Big Goal Start a year-long process for community adoption of a sustainable financial model Tonight’s Goals Discuss the value and purposes of Kavana in our lives and the meaning of “cooperative”

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The Kavana Cooperative State of the Union Workshop March 21, 2010

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  1. The Kavana CooperativeState of the Union WorkshopMarch 21, 2010

  2. Workshop Objectives The Big Goal Start a year-long process for community adoption of a sustainable financial model Tonight’s Goals Discuss the value and purposes of Kavana in our lives and the meaning of “cooperative” Discuss our feelings about the role of money in Jewish community

  3. This Evening’s Schedule • 30 minutes: Presentation on (i) Kavana’s process for adopting a sustainable financial model and (ii) our current financial model • 45 minutes: Break-out groups discussing the value and purposes of Kavana in our lives, the meaning of “cooperative,” and the role of money in Kavana • 15 minutes: Reconvene as a community/ where we go from here

  4. Kavana’s Process for Developing a Sustainable Financial Model(based on input from DZO Strategists, LLC) • 2010 State of the Union Workshop – Community discussion of value and purposes of Kavana in our lives • April 2010 – Appointment of team with 1-year charter to synthesize community input, study alternative financial models, and present recommendations • June 2010 Community Meeting – Interim report by team re: value and purposes of Kavana • November 2010 Community Meeting – Interim report by team on alternative financial models • 2011 State of the Union Workshop – Adoption of sustainable financial model that advances the value and purposes of Kavana

  5. During the One-Year Process … We also will have: • Intimate forums in people’s homes to discuss the value and purposes of Kavana, what we mean by “cooperative,” and our feelings about money in a Jewish community • Learning opportunities about the role of money in Jewish community (historically, in Jewish texts, & today)

  6. Recognition During the Past Year • One of “50 Most Vibrant Congregations in the U.S.” – Newsweek • “Best Adult Education Programs in Seattle” – JT News (Seattle’s Jewish press) • “Best Supplemental Children’s Education Programs in Seattle” – JT News • Metropolitan Credit Union Community Spirit Award Finalists – for our video about the CSA • $25,000 Family Education Grant from the Auerbach Foundation • Avi Chai Fellowship Award • Current finalist for Joshua Venture Fund Social Entrepreneurship Award

  7. Progress From Last Year’sCommunity Meeting • Defining Kavana’s identity • Giving meaning to “cooperative” • Developing a sustainable long-term financial model • Addressing our short-term financial needs

  8. Kavana’s Vision and Mission Statement (Draft) Vision Kavana is a cooperative that empowers participants to create a meaningful Jewish life and a positive Jewish identity. Mission Kavana welcomesindividuals and families with many approaches to Judaism, offersa variety of ways to engage in Jewish life, and demandsparticipation in our community.

  9. Kavana’s Values (Draft)

  10. Financial Data and Modeling

  11. FY 2010 Budget

  12. FY 2011 Budget (Projected)

  13. Partners: Revenue by Family Type (2009)

  14. Non-Partners: Revenue (2009)

  15. FY2010 Grants Avi Chai Fellowship $ 75,000 Natan Grant 25,000 Auerbach Foundation 25,000 Legacy Heritage Grant 19,000 Jewish Federation 5,000 Bronfman (BYFI Venture) 2,500 TOTAL 151,500

  16. Remaining Duration of Grants GrantYears Remaining Avi Chai Fellowship 2 Auerbach Foundation 0 Natan Grant 0 Legacy Heritage Grant 0 Jewish Federation of Seattle 0 Bronfman (BYFI Venture) 0

  17. Breakout Group Questions • What does being part of this community mean to me? • What does it mean for Kavana to be a “cooperative”? • How do you feel about the role of money in Kavana?

  18. Stay Involved! • Join the Financial/Community Modeling Team – notify Ilana, Rachel, or Jeff if you’re interested • Organize or attend a dinner, salon, or educational event to continue the conversation around these topics • Be courageous – speak your mind and listen respectfully as our cooperative tackles these sensitive and important issues

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